Become a Birkie Volunteer
Join nearly 4,500 yearly volunteers in playing a key role at Birkie events — from the Birkebeiner week to summer trail work and everything in between. Volunteer work is rewarding, fun, and helps keep the Birkie mission alive all year round! Find a volunteer opportunity below.
“The next time you apply a set of those Birkie stickers to your skis, remember all the people who join in to make this event possible. Someday, you may be watching from the sidelines. Only then do you realize how lucky we skiers are to have those volunteers standing by to help us in time of need.”
– Bob Rude, Birkie Skier & Volunteer, Rhode Island
- Birkie Trail Work – Varies
- Epic Bike Fest – June 6-8, 2025
- Lumberjack Run 5K – July 19, 2025
- Birkie Trail Run – September 27, 2025
- Mt Telemark Enduro – October 11, 2025
- Turkey Birkie– November 28-30, 2025
- Birkie Trail Pass Volunteer – December 1, 2024 – March 29, 2025
- Gitchi Gami Games Super Tour, CXC Cup– December, 2025
- Birkie Trail Kids Coaching– January – March 2025
- Shred de She – Fat Bike COACHES – January 3-5, 2025
- Seeley Hills Classic – January 11, 2025
- ‘Ski de She’ Volunteering – January 17-19, 2025
- Birkie Tour & Night Race– January 25, 2025
- Birkie Office Volunteer – February 10-24, 2025
- Open Track Events – Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Birkie Week Events-Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Para Birkie – Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Kortelopet/Prince Haakon– Friday, February 21, 2025
- American Birkebeiner – Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Fat Bike Birkie – March 8, 2025
- Tony Wise Museum of the American Birkebeiner Docent – Re-opening Soon!
*Volunteer shifts typically open 3 months before any given event.
Questions? Call 715-634-5025 x: 2 or email Jane Flygstad, Director of Volunteers
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Volunteers are invited to join us for the Volunteer Appreciation Party, presented by our year-round sponsor of Volunteers, Tamarack Health. Party details and entry certificate are provided to Volunteers during the Birkie Week of Events. Where the Volunteer of the Year will receive a grand prize.
Volunteer of the Month
Any Birkie Volunteer can be nominated by another volunteer, Race Chief, or member of the community who recognizes a volunteer for their efforts and dedication in assisting the American Birkebeiner with its year-round events. If you know of a Birkie volunteer worthy of this nomination, please fill out and submit the application in the link below. One of the nominees will be recognized as the Volunteer of the Year, at the Volunteer Appreciation Party each February.
Volunteer of the Month Nomination Form
Tusen Takk Volunteer Fund
While the 2019 – Tusen Takk Year of the Volunteer has ended, the support, gratitude, and celebration in honor of volunteers will not; neither will the Tusen Takk Volunteer Fund. Interested donors can support the volunteer fund into the future.
- Pre-race Office Work: Mailings, answer phones and general office work.
- Bib Pick-up: Distribute participant bibs.
- Information Booth: Answer questions about the Birkie Week events.
- On-Course Aid Stations: Distribute water, sports drink, energy gels and/or medical assistance to participant skiers along the course.
- Start and Finish Line Set-up/Tear Down: Set up/teardown fencing, scaffolding, banners, etc.
- Baggage Check: Assist with skier’s Birkie Bags at the start and finish areas.
- Medical: Wisconsin licensed medical providers are welcome to help at events!
- Finish Line Area: Assist skiers, pass out medals and pins, and provide medical attention.
- Awards: Assist with distributing awards after the events.
- Parking: Directing traffic at various parking lots for participants to ride shuttle busses.
- Truck Driver: Drive trucks with baggage gear race day, or shuttle supplies during events.
- Post-Race Mailings: Lost & Found items, Awards, etc.
- National Ski Patrol: The National Ski Patrol provides support for skiers on the course. If you are a member please contact them to find out how you can become more involved. If you are interested in learning more about the NSP please visit their web site at www.nsp.org.
